County Road H over Mancos River
PoorPosted for loadMontezuma County, Colorado · 2.5 MI SW of Mancos · Structure no. 083000H01.00004
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road H over Mancos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road H over Mancos River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road H over Mancos River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road H over Mancos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Road H over Mancos River carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road H over Mancos River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road H over Mancos River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.